Mis-Disinformation Researcher
@msd1s1nforesearch.bsky.social
OpenUni: Media, Politics & Society.
Interested in UK/US politics & how legacy/social media is reshaping politics, discourse we engage in & societal impact.
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Glasgow, Scotland
Trans Masc: They/Them/He/Him 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧
Interested in UK/US politics & how legacy/social media is reshaping politics, discourse we engage in & societal impact.
Reposts do not imply endorsements.
Glasgow, Scotland
Trans Masc: They/Them/He/Him 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧
Sorry to the new followers who're seeing an inactive profile.
1st thanks to you all for the follow.
2nd Currently finishing my modular course at the Open Uni on Media Politics & Society so it's been pretty intense with learning.
3rd Been busy helping my trans friends at the mo but will be back soon!
1st thanks to you all for the follow.
2nd Currently finishing my modular course at the Open Uni on Media Politics & Society so it's been pretty intense with learning.
3rd Been busy helping my trans friends at the mo but will be back soon!
a man in a suit and tie with the words i 'll be back shortly below him
ALT: a man in a suit and tie with the words i 'll be back shortly below him
media.tenor.com
November 15, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Sorry to the new followers who're seeing an inactive profile.
1st thanks to you all for the follow.
2nd Currently finishing my modular course at the Open Uni on Media Politics & Society so it's been pretty intense with learning.
3rd Been busy helping my trans friends at the mo but will be back soon!
1st thanks to you all for the follow.
2nd Currently finishing my modular course at the Open Uni on Media Politics & Society so it's been pretty intense with learning.
3rd Been busy helping my trans friends at the mo but will be back soon!
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Terrific analysis by @mmfa.bsky.social's @mattgertz.bsky.social in @ajenglish.bsky.social, explaining why election discord is almost certain: "there is an immensely powerful bubble on the right, in which factual information about the election just cannot enter." www.aljazeera.com/news/longfor...
Trump’s false voter fraud claims set stage for turmoil — again
Advocates say Trump’s claims aim to subvert the US election results and encourage more restrictions to voting access.
www.aljazeera.com
September 25, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Terrific analysis by @mmfa.bsky.social's @mattgertz.bsky.social in @ajenglish.bsky.social, explaining why election discord is almost certain: "there is an immensely powerful bubble on the right, in which factual information about the election just cannot enter." www.aljazeera.com/news/longfor...
🧵1. @motherjones.bsky.social & @davidcorn.bsky.social on recent DoJ charges against the covert Russian operation to use social media & US "influencers" to manipulate 2024 election:
"Russia is secretly screwing with..[US] information ecosystem to assist Trump..."
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
"Russia is secretly screwing with..[US] information ecosystem to assist Trump..."
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Let’s be clear: Putin is again trying to put Trump in the White House
More evidence emerges of Russia’s covert assault on American democracy.
www.motherjones.com
September 10, 2024 at 4:00 PM
🧵1. @motherjones.bsky.social & @davidcorn.bsky.social on recent DoJ charges against the covert Russian operation to use social media & US "influencers" to manipulate 2024 election:
"Russia is secretly screwing with..[US] information ecosystem to assist Trump..."
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
"Russia is secretly screwing with..[US] information ecosystem to assist Trump..."
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
🧵1.MUST READ from PUBLIC NOTICE's @ser1897.bsky.social on media's "sane-washing" of Trump, charging them with "helping Trump hide in plain sight":
"Trump is clearly unraveling. It’s five-alarm news that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Trump’s competitive position in the presidential race..
"Trump is clearly unraveling. It’s five-alarm news that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Trump’s competitive position in the presidential race..
September 10, 2024 at 2:30 PM
🧵1.MUST READ from PUBLIC NOTICE's @ser1897.bsky.social on media's "sane-washing" of Trump, charging them with "helping Trump hide in plain sight":
"Trump is clearly unraveling. It’s five-alarm news that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Trump’s competitive position in the presidential race..
"Trump is clearly unraveling. It’s five-alarm news that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Trump’s competitive position in the presidential race..
Interesting article from the Netherlands which highlights concerns that "more and more underage children are involved in terrorist crimes...The reason for this worrying development is the Internet, where children can freely access content calling for violence and attacks."
nltimes.nl/2024/09/07/m...
nltimes.nl/2024/09/07/m...
More and more minors involved in terrorism, radicalization through social media
Investigations show that more and more underage children are involved in terrorist crimes. The reason for this worrying development is the Internet, where children can freely access content calling fo...
nltimes.nl
September 10, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Interesting article from the Netherlands which highlights concerns that "more and more underage children are involved in terrorist crimes...The reason for this worrying development is the Internet, where children can freely access content calling for violence and attacks."
nltimes.nl/2024/09/07/m...
nltimes.nl/2024/09/07/m...
Wanted to apologise for not being on here much over the past week.
Needed a little bit of self care & me time.
Also as I prep to start my course soon I needed to adjust to what it will mean going back into education, relearning to learn & also mentally preparing for the anxiety it causes me.
Needed a little bit of self care & me time.
Also as I prep to start my course soon I needed to adjust to what it will mean going back into education, relearning to learn & also mentally preparing for the anxiety it causes me.
September 10, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Wanted to apologise for not being on here much over the past week.
Needed a little bit of self care & me time.
Also as I prep to start my course soon I needed to adjust to what it will mean going back into education, relearning to learn & also mentally preparing for the anxiety it causes me.
Needed a little bit of self care & me time.
Also as I prep to start my course soon I needed to adjust to what it will mean going back into education, relearning to learn & also mentally preparing for the anxiety it causes me.
Interesting article from @asssociatedpress.bsky.social about "Spamouflage" where China-linked accounts are "cultivating networks of fake social media users designed to mimic Americans..to use social media to influence & upend America’s political debate."
More evidence of how vigilant we have to be.
More evidence of how vigilant we have to be.
September 5, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Interesting article from @asssociatedpress.bsky.social about "Spamouflage" where China-linked accounts are "cultivating networks of fake social media users designed to mimic Americans..to use social media to influence & upend America’s political debate."
More evidence of how vigilant we have to be.
More evidence of how vigilant we have to be.
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My latest Digital Investigations newsletter looks at the Information Laundromat, a useful new website analysis tool. You can use it to evaluate site content and metadata, and make connections.
Read and subscribe: digitalinvestigation...
Read and subscribe: digitalinvestigation...
September 5, 2024 at 12:24 PM
My latest Digital Investigations newsletter looks at the Information Laundromat, a useful new website analysis tool. You can use it to evaluate site content and metadata, and make connections.
Read and subscribe: digitalinvestigation...
Read and subscribe: digitalinvestigation...
Damn anyone who advocates for more red tape cuts.
This is a deliberate, systematic failure by so many agencies who put profit before duty of care.
I grew up in social housing, seen the system deteriorate & watched as the discourse turn more vile against certain groups. #Grenfell
This is a deliberate, systematic failure by so many agencies who put profit before duty of care.
I grew up in social housing, seen the system deteriorate & watched as the discourse turn more vile against certain groups. #Grenfell
September 4, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Damn anyone who advocates for more red tape cuts.
This is a deliberate, systematic failure by so many agencies who put profit before duty of care.
I grew up in social housing, seen the system deteriorate & watched as the discourse turn more vile against certain groups. #Grenfell
This is a deliberate, systematic failure by so many agencies who put profit before duty of care.
I grew up in social housing, seen the system deteriorate & watched as the discourse turn more vile against certain groups. #Grenfell
Yesterdays @thenewsagents.bsky.social is a perfect example of a masterclass in questioning from the brilliant Emily Maitlis, who does not allow Nadhim Zahawi to get away with platitudes & talking points.
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
The News Agents - Podcast | Global Player
<p>Germany's hard right party the ADF have made astonishing gains in two regions of the country - the first time the hard right has seen substantial electoral gains since the Nazi era. What is propell...
www.globalplayer.com
September 3, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Yesterdays @thenewsagents.bsky.social is a perfect example of a masterclass in questioning from the brilliant Emily Maitlis, who does not allow Nadhim Zahawi to get away with platitudes & talking points.
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
From @propublica.bsky.social about Telegram, it's "role in..recent..far-right acts of sabotage & murder &..[how its]..inaction allowed extremists to plan & even advertise..crimes."
Michael Loadenthal..at the Uni of Cincinnati: “[It] has shown that deplatforming violent..content is not its priority.”
Michael Loadenthal..at the Uni of Cincinnati: “[It] has shown that deplatforming violent..content is not its priority.”
The Accelerationists’ App: How Telegram Became the “Center of Gravity” for a New Breed of Domestic Terrorists
The Accelerationists’ App: How Telegram Became the “Center of Gravity” for a New Breed of Domestic Terrorists
From attempting to incite racially motivated violence to encouraging attacks on critical infrastructure, the alleged crimes planned and advertised by extremists on Telegram go far beyond the charges f...
www.propublica.org
September 3, 2024 at 2:49 PM
From @propublica.bsky.social about Telegram, it's "role in..recent..far-right acts of sabotage & murder &..[how its]..inaction allowed extremists to plan & even advertise..crimes."
Michael Loadenthal..at the Uni of Cincinnati: “[It] has shown that deplatforming violent..content is not its priority.”
Michael Loadenthal..at the Uni of Cincinnati: “[It] has shown that deplatforming violent..content is not its priority.”
Looking forward to tonite and an evening of in your face "ouija pop" with the excellent Bambie Thug!!! 🤘🏳️🌈🇮🇪🤘
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMq8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMq8...
Bambie Thug - Doomsday Blue (LIVE) | Ireland 🇮🇪 | Grand Final | Eurovision 2024
YouTube video by Eurovision Song Contest
www.youtube.com
September 2, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Looking forward to tonite and an evening of in your face "ouija pop" with the excellent Bambie Thug!!! 🤘🏳️🌈🇮🇪🤘
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMq8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMq8...
@bylinetimes.bsky.social looks at "formation of a[n]..axis of autocratic tyrannies..social media [has] made..spreading of disinformation..easier..capacity..to exploit..followers..intention to trash democratic safeguards..a grave..threat to..[US] democracy.
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/fascism-re...
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/fascism-re...
Fascism Redux: A New Axis Takes Shape
Western democracy faces a crucial test in the coming months that Tom Scott fears it is all too likely to fail
www.bylinesupplement.com
September 2, 2024 at 2:19 PM
@bylinetimes.bsky.social looks at "formation of a[n]..axis of autocratic tyrannies..social media [has] made..spreading of disinformation..easier..capacity..to exploit..followers..intention to trash democratic safeguards..a grave..threat to..[US] democracy.
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/fascism-re...
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/fascism-re...
The Center for Countering Digital Hate have a fantastic report where they show Musk's A.I. Grok has "no effective guardrails to prevent it from generating potentially misleading
images that could support false claims about candidates or election fraud."
counterhate.com/wp-content/u...
images that could support false claims about candidates or election fraud."
counterhate.com/wp-content/u...
counterhate.com
September 2, 2024 at 1:52 PM
The Center for Countering Digital Hate have a fantastic report where they show Musk's A.I. Grok has "no effective guardrails to prevent it from generating potentially misleading
images that could support false claims about candidates or election fraud."
counterhate.com/wp-content/u...
images that could support false claims about candidates or election fraud."
counterhate.com/wp-content/u...
From @cadwalladr.bsky.social: "..as history is told by the winners..the thing about owning your own..platform: you..control whose speech is heard...in Musk’s case..He controls the narrative..the ultimate arbiter of “truth”..Except it’s not truth, it’s snake oil."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Don’t rejoice yet, Elon Musk and his tech bros-in-arms are winning the global battle for the truth | Carole Cadwalladr
The banning of X in Brazil and the arrest of Telegram boss Pavel Durov won’t stop their lies
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2024 at 1:41 PM
From @cadwalladr.bsky.social: "..as history is told by the winners..the thing about owning your own..platform: you..control whose speech is heard...in Musk’s case..He controls the narrative..the ultimate arbiter of “truth”..Except it’s not truth, it’s snake oil."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Marianna Spring investigates social media companies whose algorithms are feeding harmful content to youngsters & worryingly targeting the next generation of young boys/men with "violent or misogynistic content" even when they say they don't want it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Social media: Why algorithms show violence to boys
An insider tells the BBC why teenage boys are being targeted with extreme content.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 2, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Marianna Spring investigates social media companies whose algorithms are feeding harmful content to youngsters & worryingly targeting the next generation of young boys/men with "violent or misogynistic content" even when they say they don't want it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🧵1. Trump repeatedly attacks the media, which is why it is so perplexing that many still act as if he is a "normal" candidate running a "normal" campaign. At a recent rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a man had to be physically restrained by private security & then law enforcement just moments..
August 31, 2024 at 4:12 PM
🧵1. Trump repeatedly attacks the media, which is why it is so perplexing that many still act as if he is a "normal" candidate running a "normal" campaign. At a recent rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a man had to be physically restrained by private security & then law enforcement just moments..
House cleaning done….
August 31, 2024 at 10:38 AM
House cleaning done….
Zuckerberg has to know how this would play..The only reasonable interpretation..is that he sent this..to give Jordan/Trump red meat to continue..their..false & misleading claims in case Trump wins..It’s stupid..but that’s the..politics Meta seems to play these days.
www.techdirt.com/2024/08/28/t...
www.techdirt.com/2024/08/28/t...
Zuckerberg’s Spineless Surrender: Rehashing Old News To Enable False GOP Narratives
Two bits of news came out of the letter Mark Zuckerberg sent to Rep. Jim Jordan this week (and how people responded to it), neither of which are what you’re likely to have heard about. First, Donal…
www.techdirt.com
August 30, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Zuckerberg has to know how this would play..The only reasonable interpretation..is that he sent this..to give Jordan/Trump red meat to continue..their..false & misleading claims in case Trump wins..It’s stupid..but that’s the..politics Meta seems to play these days.
www.techdirt.com/2024/08/28/t...
www.techdirt.com/2024/08/28/t...
🧵1. Brilliant piece from @atrupar.bsky.social 's Public Notice:
"..media’s “fact-checking” of the [DNC] was..ridiculed for an obsession w/semantics & pedantic nitpicking..Many of the purported “fact-checks” go beyond verifying Democrats’ statements & instead serve as political spin for Trump..
"..media’s “fact-checking” of the [DNC] was..ridiculed for an obsession w/semantics & pedantic nitpicking..Many of the purported “fact-checks” go beyond verifying Democrats’ statements & instead serve as political spin for Trump..
New in PN: What's wrong with the fact-checkers?
The DNC put the bankruptcy of the genre on full, painful display.
The DNC put the bankruptcy of the genre on full, painful display.
What's wrong with the fact-checkers?
The DNC put the bankruptcy of the genre on full, painful display.
www.publicnotice.co
August 30, 2024 at 1:32 PM
🧵1. Brilliant piece from @atrupar.bsky.social 's Public Notice:
"..media’s “fact-checking” of the [DNC] was..ridiculed for an obsession w/semantics & pedantic nitpicking..Many of the purported “fact-checks” go beyond verifying Democrats’ statements & instead serve as political spin for Trump..
"..media’s “fact-checking” of the [DNC] was..ridiculed for an obsession w/semantics & pedantic nitpicking..Many of the purported “fact-checks” go beyond verifying Democrats’ statements & instead serve as political spin for Trump..
Interesting part of the former minister for “common sense” Esther McVey, in her not so common sense doubling down of her egregious use of the “first they came for.. poem against smoking.
August 30, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Interesting part of the former minister for “common sense” Esther McVey, in her not so common sense doubling down of her egregious use of the “first they came for.. poem against smoking.
What do you spend your Amazon book voucher on that you were awarded for participating in surveys for your cell/mobile phone provider?
Me: a physical copy of The January 6th Report.
(Already read online but I do like to own and read these reports in book format too.)
Me: a physical copy of The January 6th Report.
(Already read online but I do like to own and read these reports in book format too.)
August 29, 2024 at 6:01 PM
What do you spend your Amazon book voucher on that you were awarded for participating in surveys for your cell/mobile phone provider?
Me: a physical copy of The January 6th Report.
(Already read online but I do like to own and read these reports in book format too.)
Me: a physical copy of The January 6th Report.
(Already read online but I do like to own and read these reports in book format too.)
"..provocative rhetoric from Trump &..allies isn’t just unfounded but..carries a disturbing risk: Threat assessment & law enforcement leaders have told @motherjones.bsky.social that..messaging is fuelling the danger of political violence headed into the election."
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump's baseless claims about the assassination attempt are dangerous
His growing effort to blame Biden and Harris for the shooting isn’t supported by any evidence. But experts say it could stir violence.
www.motherjones.com
August 29, 2024 at 5:53 PM
"..provocative rhetoric from Trump &..allies isn’t just unfounded but..carries a disturbing risk: Threat assessment & law enforcement leaders have told @motherjones.bsky.social that..messaging is fuelling the danger of political violence headed into the election."
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
@theverge.com have a series of articles that look at how the 2024 US election is being affected by "cheap generative AI".
This "..will test the limits of these new [tech] the resilience of the public’s..media literacy, & the capabilities of the regulators.."
👉 www.theverge.com/policy/24098...
This "..will test the limits of these new [tech] the resilience of the public’s..media literacy, & the capabilities of the regulators.."
👉 www.theverge.com/policy/24098...
The AI-generated hell of the 2024 election
A presidential election cycle in the era of cheap generative AI.
www.theverge.com
August 28, 2024 at 2:53 PM
@theverge.com have a series of articles that look at how the 2024 US election is being affected by "cheap generative AI".
This "..will test the limits of these new [tech] the resilience of the public’s..media literacy, & the capabilities of the regulators.."
👉 www.theverge.com/policy/24098...
This "..will test the limits of these new [tech] the resilience of the public’s..media literacy, & the capabilities of the regulators.."
👉 www.theverge.com/policy/24098...
🧵1. The 2024 US Presidential Election has long been touted as the 'A.I. Election' & continues a worrying trend of political operatives often boosted by bad actors with foreign ties, using deceptive images & accounts to push their narrative & agenda. This means the public..
August 28, 2024 at 2:38 PM
🧵1. The 2024 US Presidential Election has long been touted as the 'A.I. Election' & continues a worrying trend of political operatives often boosted by bad actors with foreign ties, using deceptive images & accounts to push their narrative & agenda. This means the public..